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Area LeaderThe Area Leader will be responsible for the leadership and business results of a team of hourly Technicians and Team Leaders; ensure the team meets safety, quality, and operational standards; and facilitate team development and skill building through coaching and mentoring team members.Location: 1525 Industrial Road Emporia, KS (Hostess Manufacturing Plant)Work Arrangements: 100% on-site. Day Shift. Flexibility required. Willingness to work off shift (including nights, weekends, and/or holidays) and flow to the work as neededIn This Role You Will:Champions department daily plan and following through on open items needed by the team. Participates in the department Daily Direction Setting (DDS) meetingsAccountable for the daily operations and team performance (Safety, Quality, Reliability, Cost, Org. Capability)Role models our Basic Beliefs, Our Commitment to Each Other, and Emotional Intelligence to build resonanceWorks with operating teams to address safety concerns and assist in resolutionResponsible for driving department issues to root cause and developing a zero-loss and continuous improvement culturePerformance management, staffing strategy and developing a "flow to the work" culturePartner with Manager in developing and delivering Department Master PlanEnsures that essential business information and general expectations are clearly communicated and understood by all members of the teamDevelop and coach operational and leadership skills of Team Leaders and Technicians to enhance peak performance through Smucker Quality Management Systems (SQMS) and High-Performance Organization (HPO) tools and design principlesAssist in developing and executing key technical and organizational projects while increasing Smucker Quality Management System (SQMS) capability within the organizationResponsible to collaborate across all pillars and leadershipActs as the technical resource for operating teamsWhat We Are Looking For:Minimum Requirements:A Bachelor's degree2 years of manufacturing operational experience2 years of experience as a supervisor is requiredAdditional skills and experience that we think would make someone successful in this role:An Engineering degree is preferred but not required5 years' relevant management experience preferredExperience coaching, developing, and leading othersProject planning experiencePrior experience managing people and/or teams in a high-performance work environmentFood processing, pet, or human food manufacturing, and/or engineering experienceWork Environment: This job operates in a manufacturing environment. The noise level in the work environment and manufacturing sites can be high.Physical Demands:Regularly required to talk and hear.Frequently required to stand; walk; use hands and fingers to handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms.Occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.Able to lift objects up to 50 pounds frequently.May push and pull heavy objectsSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.We are bold, kind, strive to do the right thing, we play to win, and we believe in a strong community that thrives together. Our culture is rooted in our Basic Beliefs, and we believe in supporting every employee by meeting their physical, emotional, and financial needs.We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, age, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status.
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emporia, KS, 66801, US
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